Merchandising Manager

Location: Makati City

Work Setup: On-site

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager to lead and execute merchandising strategies that drive sales, profitability, and brand growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in merchandising, product planning, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires a strategic leader who can analyze market trends, optimize product assortments, and ensure the successful execution of merchandising initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies aligned with business objectives and sales targets.
• Manage product assortment planning, pricing, inventory allocation, and lifecycle management.
• Analyze sales performance, customer demand, and market trends to identify business opportunities and optimize product offerings.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely product launches and inventory availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment or markdown strategies to maximize sell-through and minimize stock aging.
• Prepare sales forecasts and merchandising reports to support business decisions.
• Ensure product presentation, category performance, and merchandising standards are consistently maintained.
• Evaluate competitor activities and emerging market trends to strengthen the company's merchandising strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop the merchandising team to achieve departmental goals and improve overall performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in merchandising processes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Must have solid years of experience in merchandising, preferably in the retail, fashion, apparel, footwear, or consumer goods industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience leading merchandising teams.
• Strong understanding of merchandise planning, inventory management, assortment planning, and retail operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and merchandising or ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong commercial mindset and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple product categories or brands.
• Exposure to forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization.
• Background in fashion, lifestyle, sporting goods, or consumer retail is an advantage.